Poetry Reflection 3-23-15

          Poetry is an important part of my life. It can express different feelings that might not be said out loud. Poetry is a large and significant part of my wold. I feel like poetry has helped me become a better writer and person. If poetry wasn't in my life, I probably wouldn't be the same.

          I believe that poetry belongs to everyone. Whether you are a girl, boy, child, or adult. No matter what you are in to. It doesn't matter what your likes or dislikes are. Everyone can find an interest in poetry. I say this because there are many different kinds of poetry. If a person doesn't like types of poetry, then write your own!

          The life and experiences of a poet can greatly effect the poems that he/she create. I have learned this from Edgar Allan Poe. Edgar Allan Poe had a very hard life. Many bad things happened to him. In result, his poems were often dark and sad. Some examples of this would be his poems "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Raven". These poems have a negative tone and vibe. This is just one of the many ways I have learned that a poet's life effects their poems.

My Poems:

Extended Metaphor Poem

Bio Poem

Where I From Poem

Two Voice Poem

Spine Poem

Found Poem

Nonsense Poem

Picture Poem

"Long Ago" (Nonsense Poem 3-25-15)

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"Impossible" (Found Poem 3-23-15)

It seemed impossible,

I said fine.

Cruise around the neighborhood,

she told her brother.

Wash up,

She instructed.

Cleared away,

put on a pot of coffee,

wine glasses, cups, saucers.

Loud in the quiet house.

Image in the mirror looked almost unfamiliar.

Soft, flushed, expectant.

Under a summer tan.

Paleness,

Circle her eyes,

Stretch taut over her worried forehead.

          This poem is something that might be considered confusing. Even though it might be difficult to understand, I still think it has a lot of meaning and power. I myself don't completely understand this poem. I would want this poem to bring a neutral feeling to the reader. I don't believe that this would bring a positive, or negative feeling. I would say that this poem is about a person. Maybe a person feeling sad or insecure could enjoy this poem the most.

"Into the Wild" (Spine Poem 3-19-15)

I wanted to create a poem that sparked some curiosity and interested in a person. I also think that the line "Beastly beautiful creatures" might make a person who is dismal, feel better. This poem is not directed to any person, or any type of person. Happy, curious, and interested are the feeling I wanted the reader to experience when they read my poem.

"Who I am" Poem (Thinglink Poetry)

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Two Voice Poem (3-16-15)

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3rd Quarter Reflection

          Out of all of the books I have read this quarter, Skinny is my favorite. Though I am still reading this book, I know it is already the best one I've read. Skinny is about a 15 year old girl that weighs 310 pounds. She has a little voice that whispers all of the mean thoughts people are thinking about her. The name of this voice is Skinny. This girl takes a big risk and gets surgery to help her with her weight problem. Even though she is losing weight, Skinny does not leave her side. Skinny is by far the best book I have read this quarter.

          I think my writing skills is the thing that has improved the most this quarter. I always try to think of words that are more complex that what is usually used. For example, instead of saying good I would say wonderful or splendid. My vocabulary has also opened up thanks to the weekly vocab tests my class has to take.

          I think that something that I have accomplished that I am proud of this new year is every vocab test and every article of the week (AOW). At times the AOW's can be challenging, but I am always proud of myself once they are done and completed. Same the vocabulary tests. Studying takes time and can be boring, but I know that it will all pay of in the end.

          One challenging part of the third quarter has been having to write an AOW almost every week Sure this might seem simple at times, you read an article then write a few paragraphs about it, but sometimes it can be really challenging. There is usually a question that gets me stuck, therefore causing me to have a hard time completing the assignment. I always try my hardest to understand what I am having trouble with. I can usually work through my confusion, but it's still difficult to figure out.

          I have learn so many things about the world. I have learned what ISIS is and how they have been impacting the world. I have also learned how President Obama and the First Lady are trying to help girls get their education. I am grateful for all of the things I have learned. As a person who lives on Earth, I like to know what's happening on it.

          I feel like my blogs have greatly improved since August. All of the assignments and test that I have to do improve so many of my skills. I think my writing skills have improved very much, and that's why my blogs have gotten better.

Extended Metaphor Poem (3-12-15)

I had a few choices that day
I could stay silent
I could talk to the person next to me
Or I could get up and walk away

If I stayed silent
Then I might forever be alone
Never having a friend to talk to

If I spoke
I could create a best friend
A best friend that will forever be mine
I will need no one else in this world once we became friends

If I made the choice of walking away then--
Then I might create an enemy
An enemy that will cause me to have more enemies

Instead of getting enemies
I decided to create a friend
A friend that can introduce me to more friends
A friend that will make me more social
And make my life better

Of course there are bad things that can happen
This friend can be a negative influence
Or maybe she will introduce me to the wrong people
Oh well, it's worth a try

Now I have a best friend
A friend that makes me happy
A friend that completes me

I had a few choices that day
I'm just glad I didn't walk away

Bio-Poem for Skinny by Donna Cooner (3-11-15)

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Ever Davies

Hopeless, self-conscious, uneasy, shy

A character in Donna Cooner's story
Lover of Jackson Barnett, being skinny, and food
Who notices the rudeness of her step sisters, the long eyelashes of Jackson Barnett, and the voice inside her head
Who feels the pain of the operation, the pity of people when they look at her, and the support that Rat gives her
Who learns eating is not her world, and people can be mean
Who says "I'm fifteen years old and I weigh 302 pounds"
Who used to think Rat was serious but now knows he has a soft side
Major character in Skinny
A book that sparked Rebecca's interest

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